THE CHINA MAIL, SEPTEMBER 14, 1939.
LEE YUE-WING AND PAUL KONG AT THEIR BEST
"A"
Fine Display Against I.R.C. In “A” Division Play-off SPLENDID CONDITION C.R.C.
OF LEADING SUBS
The second half of the local racing season will start on Saturday week, September 23, and all arrangements have now been completed.
The ponies have been given harder work within the past week, and the majority appear to be ready for the re-opening.
Having dealt with the griffins, China ponies, in my previous article, I will now confine my remarks to subscription grif- ans, China ponies.
Markaman, champion sub of this season, appears to have benefited from the Sum- mer rest, and a return race with King Kong will be keenly awaited.
Among the old Subscription Griffins in training during the past two weeks, I like the look of Rose Evelyn. It is now in fine form and, under the control of Mr. C. En- carnacao, should give a good account of itself.
Bistre has changed ownership since the Summer vacation. It is a bit on the fat ølde, but, given hard work during the com-
King Kong, after remaining in the backing week, should improve. ground during the annual meeting. gave
the public a glimpse of its prowess when Racing Boy, an ex-champion, is not the
By "RAPIER"
ion this pony has seen enough of rac-
it defeated Marksman, in the Whitsun Han-"Racing Boy of before", and in my opin- dicap. It is now look- ing as good as ever and, under the con trol of Mr. A. W. Raymond, should stand a good chance of winning the Au- tum Champions.
given a rest.
Celtic Star, which was place third in the, the moment fighting fit and will probably Whitsun Handicap, is still
the win a race in its class. a bit on
heavy side but with a week to go will pro- bably be in good trim. This pony, if han- died by a hard-riding jockey, will score a
win or two.
Strathbannock won the First Section of the Boa Vista Handicap for "D" Class ponies at the 2nd. Extra Meeting, but lat- er developed shoulder trouble. The pony is moving very well just now and it seems to have fully recovered from its ailment. It should be watched at future meetings.
Musketeer disappointed the public after wimming the Valley Stakes. It has been doing some fast last quarters at the Valley fin morning training and indications are that it has recaptured its best form.
On that account it should be borne in mind over sprint events.
Chatterbox after winning the Nil Desper- andam Stakes" at the Annual Meeting did not make another appearance and I doubt whether it will be able to score a win this
second half.
THEIR
RETAIN TITLE
In a game featured by the splendid form of veteran' Paul Kong and Loo Yue-wing, Chinese Recreation. Club yesterday won the "A" Division of the Lawn Tennis League when they beat Indian Recreation Club, In a replay at Hong Kong Cricket Club, by 6 eats to.3.
C. R. C. led 2-1 after the first
round.
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round and 4-2 after the second.
Biggest surprise in the first round was the victory A. H. Madar and A. R. Minu over W. C. Hung and Iu Tak-cheuk. Had the Rumjahns beaten Paul Kong and Lee, as they should have done on paper, I.R.C. would have been in the happy position of being a set to the good, which, thus early in the proceedings, would have given them a tremendous psychological advantage.
However, Kong and Lee were not in any way worried by the reputation of the opposi tion and through brilliant serving and gen- eral all-round play went out at 6-A. Throughout their three sets they most businesslike in their method. Lee was. always in position and very reliable in all departments, while Kong was at his best,
were
Serving accurately, driving with power and volleying crisply, he was the finest player on view.
ing and should be THE decision that the Hong Kong Foot- ball Association will continue with the Fei Ying, which three divisions of the League this season paid a handsome di-in spite of the present conditions has re- vidend at the 2nd.sulted in increased activity in all Extra Meeting. is at clubs and endeavours are now being made The Tsuis, when opposed to the second to get teams in shape for the opening games and third LR,C. pairs, were devastating. They played every shot in the book with which will be played on October 7.
Several friendly games-three at least-fluency. They made their opponents run all have been arranged for this week-end and over the court and appeared to take an
unholy delight in their discpmforture. though many of the players have not yet put in any practice they will no doubt wel come the opportunity of having a run out. The services are now busfly engaged in their own work but it is certain that they will set about their training as soon convenient.
Dekko, which won, the Lantao Handicap at the last Meeting, looks sluggish in its movements and will probably take some time to regain its old form.
Salvage-Master, which was out of racing during the first half, is now on the course again with Mr. B. L. Tao. in the saddle, but, judging from its movement in training, it does not impress and I doubt if it will win a race in "C" Class.**
Tabby Cat, sold for a meagre $15 at the
pony auction last June, has regained some of its old form and should account for at least one race.
at
PONY FALLS BACKWARD Yet another accident occurred the Valley this morning, but happily without serious results.
A Chinese riding boy took out Mr. Australian pony L. Dunbar's new J. C. J. No. 61 for its morning ex- ercise and suddenly the pony reared high in the air near the 1-3/4-mile Silver Star slipped back badly after win-post and fell backwards. No injury ning the Tytam Handicap at the Ist Extra
was sustained by either, the
pony Meeting but is now coming along very nice running back to the stables, and later ly, and should it keep on at this rate it
being taken out to complete its ex- should win a race.
Gog, which dead-heated with Phoenix inercise under the control of a Russian the Nanling Handicap at the last meeting. riding boy.
is a picture of fitness and will prove a hard nut to crack.
Phoenix is not looking as well as it was before the Summer interval, when it near- ly snatched a win from Gog, but it will probably improve as time goes on.
Hadden has been knocking at the door for a win for quite a long time, and, as it is improving daily; it may win a race this second half.
Ascot Vale, winner of the Smugglers Plate at the 5th Extra Meeting, is in fine shape and should be considered for events not
over a mile,
Kut: Cheung is being very patiently train- ed by Mr. A. W. Raymond and should be kept in mind for sprint events.
Willynilly, Wong-Nel-Chong Stakes winner at the Annual Meeting, has been moving quite well during its morning exercises and
should be watched over sprint events.
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Against the Rumjahns they found that these methods did not pay. The I.R.C. as veterans played their usual unpretentious game and worked hard for every point. Result was that they turned a 4-5 deficit into a 7-5 victory which they thoroughly deserved.
teams have expressed doubts of being able to carry out any fixed programme of games but it is understood that the Association will consent to all ine-for being lacking in practice and they were Hung and Iu Tak-cheuk gave early signs vitable postponements and will re-arrange | surprised by Madar and Minu. Later they the fixture as best possible.
In this regard clubs will be asked to co- operate and it is quite probable that teams may be asked, to play on Sundays and week-days,
improved somewhat to beat Razack and O. Rumjahn, but of course were no match for the Rumjahns, fresh from their victory over the Tsuis.
Further comment on the Rumjahns ap tion of H. D.'s play must be made. It was pears to be unnecessary, but special men- little short of H. D. at his best; I cannot describe it better than that.
Mr. E. Strange of the Hong Kong Koot- ball Club stated at the meeting on Monday that the League was completed last sea- son-with the exception of a few games--
S. A. was inclined to be erratic, especial- early in March, so that with any post-ly overhead. He was also inclined to as- ponements this year, the season might be 'sume too much of the work, with disastrous extended until early May, which position results to combination. Nevertheless he would be no worse than that which existed
gave a good 'hard-hitting display. for several seasons past.
Razack and O. Rumjahn made some re- markable returns but as a combination they were far from good. The latter was too in- clined to hug the baseline and the opposi- tion took full advantage of the gaps caused thereby.
Madar and Minu, in winning their first set, can be said to have accomplished all all in a quest for quick points. that was expected of them. They staked
All welcome the decision of Royal Navy to continue in the First Division. All ap preciate the difficultles they will encoun- ter in fielding a strong team regularly ow- ing to movements of ships and other causes. They may not meet with the same success as last season but the uncertainty of the composition of their team from week Twenty to week will make their presence in the
Tsui Wai-pul and Tsul Yan-pui (C.R.C.) Liver- League interesting. Incidentally it is un-lost to S. A. and H. D. Rumjahn......
5-7 that called derstood
Navy will have the ser-beat O. Rumjahn and I. M. A. Razack 6-1 vices of at least five of last season's play-beat A. H. Madar and A. R. Minu.... 6-3 ers, who
are stationed in H:M.S. Tamar or on shore establishments.
CALLED UP
London, August 31. professional players of the
Club pool
were yesterday up as Territorials, and two of their This players are already serving. leaves the club with only nine pro- fessionals on their books, and to-night
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W. C. Hung and. lu Tak-chouk (C.R.C.) lost to S. A. and H. D. Rumjahn
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Paul Kong and Loa Yue-wing (C.R.C.) With the uncertain movements of the beat S. A. and H. D. Rumjahn Navy there may be a shortage of referees beat Rumjahn and Razack at Anfield they are due to play Mid- for the higher divisions though it is under-beat Madar and Minu dlesbrough in a First Division game. stood that the summer Army classes have- It is possible that some of the play-produced a number of Third Division of ers will be released for the match against Middlesbrough. If not, vacancies will have to be filled with amateurs from the third team.
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having now been definitely established that local football will carry on more or less as usual. It follows therefore that ericket will follow suit.
In most cases, however, I understand that there will be a certain amount of de- Jay in starting. By this time, in normal seasons, most clubs have erected nets and. players are hard at practice. So far as have been able to ascertain, no, clubs have yet started ricts.
I learn that Kowloon Cricket Club, usual- ly the first club to get under way, will not atart its season until the first week of next month. Recreio, on the other hand,
will probably have their nets up this week.
The senior champions have held their an- nual meeting and officers for the current season have been appointed. Captain will
beat Rumjahn and Razack lost to Madar and Minu
SWEDISH FINAL
POSTPONED
Falsterbo, TuesdayThe interna- tional situation has caused the final of the Swedish Amateur Golf Champion- ship here to be postponed indefinitely.
and holder, is an officer, and has been Erik Runfelt, one of the finalists,
recalled to the Colours. Press Asso- ciation.
be A. M. Rodrigues, who-led them to vic- the most promising of the Colony's young- tory last season, will E. L. Gosano as his er batsmen, while A. P. Pereira returned understudy.
from Shanghai towards the end of last
P. M. N. do Silva will again be secre-season and will again be available. tary, while captain of the second cloven will be F. H. Carvalho.
The first team will therefore probably ba selected from the following:-A. M. Ro Recreio are going to take a lot of hold-drigues, E. L. Gosano, A. P. Pereira, P. ing this year. In addition to all their old M. N. da Silva, G. Souza, L. G,. Cogano, ceps, I understand they are to hayo me T. M,. Cosano, W. A. Beed, N. „A. Baliran. services of Gearge Boura, formerly of Craig M L Spares, E. L. Ozorla and A. M. 'gengower, "who is rightly considered one of Prata.